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LY53 KGG

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,589 mi
Last recorded158,589 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 KGG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2016 158,589 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 151,829 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 146,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 137,893 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 129,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 118,798 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 110,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 95,654 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,346 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,771 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 50,393 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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LY53 KGG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY53 KGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY53 KGG registered?

LY53 KGG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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